Barun Sobti | |
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| Born | 21 August 1984 |
| Occupations | Actor, writer |
| Spouse | Pashmeen Manchanda (married 2010-present) |
| Children | 2 |
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Barun Sobti [1] is an Indian actor. He is known for his roles in Asur , Kohrra , Tu Hai Mera Sunday , Halahal , Raat Jawaan Hai and Tanhaiyan . He has won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Kohrra in 2023 and Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Raat Jawaan Hai in 2025 respectively.
Sobti made his television debut in 2009 as Swayam Khurana in Shraddha and subsequently appeared in a cameo role in Dill Mill Gayye. In 2010, he played Shravan Jaiswal in Baat Hamari Pakki Hai.He was well appreciated for his performance. He rose to prominence in 2011 with his portrayal of Arnav Singh Raizada in Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, establishing himself as a leading television actor. In 2017, he headlined Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? 3, playing Advay Singh Raizada.
Sobti made his film debut with Main Aur Mr. Riight (2014) and later appeared in Tu Hai Mera Sunday (2017). Sobti portrayed Arjun Anand, a reserved young man navigating friendship and love in Mumbai. His performance was noted for its naturalism and understated vulnerability, aligning with the film’s slice-of-life tone. Directed by Milind Dhaimade, the film premiered at international festivals and received positive critical response.
In 2019, he featured in a short film “Derma” and the sports drama 22 Yards.
Transitioning to digital platforms, he starred in Gul Khan’s Tanhaiyan (2017) and The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family (2018).
In 2020, Sobti portrayed Nikhil Nair in Asur, a former CBI forensic expert drawn into investigating ritualistic killings rooted in mythology. Across two seasons, the psychological thriller explored faith, morality, and justice, with Nikhil at its core. His restrained, layered performance was widely praised for capturing the character’s inner conflict and psychological strain. The series marked a significant milestone in his digital career.
Later in 2020, Sobti starred in Halahal, a crime drama that premiered on Eros Now. The film is loosely inspired by real-life events surrounding medical admission scams in India. Sobti portrayed Inspector Yusuf Qureshi, a morally ambiguous and street-smart police officer who becomes involved in the investigation of a medical student’s suspicious death. His performance was noted for its restraint and layered portrayal of a conflicted officer navigating a flawed system.
He also played a cameo role in Srijit Mukherji's Zee 5 web series Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke. In 2023, he returned as Nikhil Nair for the second season of Asur, he further deepened the role, presenting a more conflicted and emotionally burdened Nair. The series went on to become a huge nationwide success, topping Ormax charts for several weeks. He also starred in the Amazon Mini TV series Badtameez Dil.
In 2023, he starred as Amarpal Garundi in the Netflix crime drama Kohrra, which received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its writing, realism and performances.He won his first Filmfare OTT award for Kohrra. In 2024, Sobti featured in Rakshak – India’s Braves: Chapter 2 and the comedy-drama Raat Jawaan Hai, directed by Sumeet Vyas. His performance as a stay at home dad was well appreciated and Sobti won his second Filmfare award for Best acting for Raat Jawaan Hai.
Sobti returned as Garundi in Kohrra second season, garnering positive reviews from critics. The series was commended for its layered storytelling and character development, and Sobti’s performance was noted for its restraint, emotional depth and consistency, further consolidating his reputation for portraying complex, grounded characters.
Barun Sobti married his high school sweetheart, Pashmeen Manchanda, on 12 December 2010, in a private ceremony in a Gurudwara. They have two children, Sifat Sobti, born in June 2019, and Meer Sobti, born in April 2023. [2]
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Format |
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| 2015 | Dry Dreams | Protagonist | YouTube | Short Film |
| 2017 | Tanhaiyan | Haider Ali Khan | Hotstar | Web Series |
| 2018 | The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family | Samar Ranaut | Alt Balaji | Web Series |
| 2019 | Derma | Anthony | JioCinema | Short Film |
| 2020 | Asur | Nikhil Nair | JioCinema | Web Series [3] |
| 2020 | Halahal | Inspector Yusuf Qureshi | Eros Now | Web Movie |
| The Missing Stone | Sahir | MX Player | Web Series | |
| 2021 | The Last Boy To Fall In Love | Amartya | Audible | Audiobook |
| 200 Halla Ho | Umesh Joshi | Zee5 | Web Movie | |
| When a Man Loves a Woman | Peter | YouTube | Short Film | |
| 2023 | Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke | Sameer(Cameo) | Zee5 | Web Series |
| Asur 2 | Nikhil Nair | Hotstar | Web Series | |
| Badtameez Dil | Karan Singh Rathod | Amazon MX Player | Web Series | |
| Kohrra | Amarpal Garundi | Netflix | Web Series | |
| 2024 | Rakshak - India's Brave 2 | Naib Subedar Sombir Singh | Amazon MX Player | Web Series |
| Raat Jawaan Hai | Avinash | Sony Liv | Web Series | |
| 2026 | Kohrra 2 | Amarpal Garundi | Netflix | Web Series |
| Tumhari Khushboo | Kamran | TBA | Short Film |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2014 | Main Aur Mr. Riight | Sukhwinder "Sukhi" Singh / Hridaan Dalmiya |
| 2016 | Tu Hai Mera Sunday | Arjun Anand |
| 2019 | 22 Yards | Ronajith "Ron" Sen |
| 2026 | Hawks | TBA |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Shraddha | Swayam Khurana |
| 2010 | Dill Mill Gayye | Dr. Raj Singh (Cameo) |
| 2010–2011 | Baat Hamari Pakki Hai | Shravan Jaiswal |
| 2011–2012 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Arnav Singh Raizada |
| 2017 | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon 3 | Advay Singh Raizada/Dev Kashyap |
| Year | Title | Singer(s) |
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| 2021 | Taqleefein | Amit Mishra, Ritika Raj Singh |
| Tera Mera | Papon |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Star Guild Awards | Best Actor | Baat Hamari Pakki Hai | Nominated | [4] |
| 2012 | People's Choice Awards India | Favorite Actor (Drama) | Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? | Won | [5] |
| Favorite Onscreen Couple | Won [a] | ||||
| ITA Awards | Best Actor - Popular | Won [b] | [6] | ||
| Indian Telly Awards | Best Onscreen Couple | Won [a] | [7] | ||
| Best Television Personality of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Gold Awards | Best Couple | Won [a] | [8] | ||
| Star Parivaar Awards | Favourite New Member (Male) | Won | [9] | ||
| Favourite Stylish Member (Male) | Won [a] | ||||
| Favourite Couple | Won [a] | ||||
| 2020 | Asian Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Asur | Won | [10] |
| 2023 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actor, Series (Male): Drama | Kohrra | Won | |
| 2023 | ITA Awards | Best Actor Popular - OTT | Won | ||
| 2025 | Critics' Choice Awards | Best Actor - Web Series | Raat Jawaan Hai | Won | |
| 2025 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actor Series - Comedy | Raat Jawaan Hai | Won |
